He also encircled the latticework with two rows of pomegranates to decorate the capitals over the pillars.
Parallel translations
- WEB So he made the pillars; and there were two rows around on the one network, to cover the capitals that were on the top of the pillars: and he did so for the other capital.
- KJV And he made the pillars, and two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the chapiters that were upon the top, with pomegranates: and so did he for the other chapiter.
- BSB Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars.
- NKJV So he made the pillars, and two rows of pomegranates above the network all around to cover the capitals that were on top; and thus he did for the other capital.
- NASB So he made the pillars, and two rows around on the one lattice to cover the capitals which were on the top of the pomegranates; and so he did for the other capital.
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Quick answer
Hiram added two rows of decoration around each network to cover the capitals. The pillars were richly ornamented top to bottom.
Overview
The doubled rows of ornament, soon described as pomegranates, completed the lavish decoration of the capitals. The matching work on both pillars maintained the temple's harmony and balance. Every visible surface was made beautiful, reflecting that nothing was too good to offer in the worship of the Lord.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Exod 28:14and two chains of pure gold; you shall make them like cords of braided work: and you shall put the braided chains on the settings.
- 2 Kgs 25:17The height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits, and a capital of brass was on it. The height of the capital was three cubits, with network and pomegranates on the capital around it, all of brass; and the second pillar with its network was like these.
- Exod 28:24–25You shall put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.
- Exod 28:22You shall make on the breastplate chains like cords, of braided work of pure gold.
- Exod 39:15–18They made on the breastplate chains like cords, of braided work of pure gold.
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